This is an easy and tasty rice dish. It brings back beautiful memories of Mombasa, Kenya. However, this dish is not limited to Kenya but is popular in many parts of East Africa. The cumin seeds gives it a flavour that is hard to resist and the potatoes make it very delicious. There are… Continue reading Potato & Cumin Rice (Bariis iyo Bataato) (Pilau) Pilaf de Riz aux Pommes de Terre et au Cumin
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Swahili Fish Curry (Malaay Qumbe) (Mchuzi Wa Samaki) Curry de Poisson Swahili سمك بصلصة الكاري
English Af-Soomaali Français عربي Swahili Fish Curry www.xawaash.com When we started this blog, one of our objectives was to feature recipes from neighbouring countries. This is one such recipe that is popular among the Swahili-speaking peoples of East Africa. We added a few touches of our own and we simplified the recipe. This dish is… Continue reading Swahili Fish Curry (Malaay Qumbe) (Mchuzi Wa Samaki) Curry de Poisson Swahili سمك بصلصة الكاري
Mahamri (Qamdi) Pain Frit Sucré الباخمري
This triangular Sweet Fried Bread, known as Qamdi in Somalia, is similar to a doughnut but is less sweet. In cities across Somalia, qamdi as well as bur (Fry Dough) are common fare served in food stalls in marketplaces, in eateries spread along main thoroughfares, and is sold by street vendors. Qamdi originated in… Continue reading Mahamri (Qamdi) Pain Frit Sucré الباخمري